TESDA Region V delivers a wide range of Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs and services designed to develop a skilled, competitive, and globally employable Bicolano workforce. These programs are aligned with national development goals and industry requirements.

🎓 Training Programs

TESDA offers competency-based training through various delivery modalities:

  • Institution-Based Training – Programs delivered through TESDA-administered schools and institutions.
  • Center-Based Training – Short-term skills training conducted in TESDA Regional and Provincial Training Centers.
  • Community-Based Training – Skills training designed to address community needs and promote livelihood and entrepreneurship.
  • Enterprise-Based Education Training – Apprenticeship, Learnership, and Dual Training System (DTS) programs conducted in partnership with industries.

💰 Scholarship Programs

TESDA provides financial assistance to qualified trainees through various scholarship programs:

  • Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP)
  • Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA)
  • Special Training for Employment Program (STEP)
  • Unified Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (UAQTEA) Scholarship
  • Tulong Trabaho Scholarship Program (TTSP)
  • Lifelong Employability and Advancement Program (LEAP)

These programs cover training costs and may include assessment fees, training support funds, and other benefits.

🏆 Competency Assessment and Certification

TESDA assesses and certifies workers and graduates based on national competency standards. Successful candidates are awarded:

  • National Certificate (NC)
  • Certificate of Competency (COC)

These certifications serve as proof of skills proficiency recognized by industries locally and abroad.

🌐 TESDA Online Program (TOP)

The TESDA Online Program provides free web-based learning courses accessible anytime and anywhere. Available course categories include:

  • Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
  • Agriculture
  • Tourism
  • Construction
  • Automotive
  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • 21st Century Skills
  • Gender and Development (GAD) and more.

🏭 Industry and Enterprise Services

TESDA strengthens industry partnerships through:

  • Apprenticeship Programs
  • Learnership Programs
  • Dual Training System (DTS)
  • Enterprise-Based Training
  • Industry Boards and Sector Partnerships
  • Workforce Development Initiatives

These programs ensure that training remains responsive to labor market demands.

📋 Program Registration and Quality Assurance

TESDA ensures quality TVET delivery through:

  • Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System (UTPRAS)
  • Compliance Audits
  • Program Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Trainer Qualification and Certification
  • Competency Standards Development

These systems help maintain the quality and integrity of technical-vocational education and training.

🤝 Employment Facilitation and Career Services

TESDA supports graduates and workers through:

  • Job Referral and Matching Services
  • Career Guidance and Advocacy
  • Labor Market Information
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Skills Recognition and Certification

These services help trainees transition successfully into employment or self-employment opportunities.

🚀 Emerging Programs and Innovations

TESDA continues to innovate through:

  • Micro-Credential Courses (MCC)
  • Regional TVET Innovation Centers
  • Digital Learning Platforms
  • TESDA Skills Passport
  • Artificial Intelligence and Digital Skills Training
  • Future-Ready Workforce Development Programs.

TESDA Region V remains committed to providing accessible, inclusive, and quality skills development opportunities that empower every Bicolano to achieve productive employment, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning.